2023-24 Edition

Hebrew (HEBREW)

Courses

HEBREW 1A. Fundamentals of Hebrew. 5 Units.

Designed for students with little or no exposure to Hebrew. May focus on Biblical Hebrew and/or modern Hebrew. Students learn the writing system and basics of grammar via latest pedagogical materials. Topics in Jewish culture are also included.

Prerequisite: Placement into HEBREW 1A is also accepted.

HEBREW 10A. Hebrew Peer-to-Peer Language Mentor Program. 1 Unit.

Peer-to-Peer Language Mentor Program in which student mentors work with student mentees to increase the language skills of both participants. One hour weekly meetings. HEBREW 10A is for language mentors.

Grading Option: Pass/no pass only.

Repeatability: May be taken for credit 4 times.

HEBREW 10B. Hebrew Peer-to-Peer Language Mentor Program. 1 Unit.

Peer-to-Peer Language Mentor Program in which student mentors work with student mentees to increase the language skills of both participants. One hour weekly meetings. HEBREW 10B is for language mentors.

Grading Option: Pass/no pass only.

Repeatability: May be taken for credit 4 times.

HEBREW 50. Jewish and Israeli Culture. 4 Units.

Examination of subjects relevant to the culture of Israel and Judaism in their historical and modern day contexts through the study of film, literature, religious texts, artistic representations, etc.

(IV and VIII ).

HEBREW 199. Independent Study. 4 Units.

Research paper required.

Repeatability: May be repeated for credit unlimited times.